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title: "Leadership and Management Training (Empower) programme"
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# Leadership and Management Training (Empower) programme

Buyer: BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c8bd

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## Summary

The British Film Institute (BFI), located in London, is currently in the tendering stage of a procurement process for a "Leadership and Management Training (Empower) programme". This initiative falls under the services industry category, with specific focus on specialist training services, staff training services, training programme services, and management training services. The procurement follows the Light Touch Regime under the Public Authorities Act 2023, and uses an open competition method below the threshold. The tender submission ends on 29th July 2026, with enquiries closing on 22nd July 2026. This programme aims to deliver in-person training to line managers, incorporating BFI Culture Drivers and Line Management Principles, with potential delivery periods extending to 2030.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for training service providers, especially those skilled in developing leadership and management programmes. The contract involves conducting programmes for up to 45 line managers annually, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering structured learning at recognised levels such as ILM Level 4. BFI's welcome consideration for bids from a consortium or partnership of multiple providers can further benefit businesses looking to collaborate. Given its broad objectives and long-term contract potential, this tender is likely to attract professional services firms and training consultancies aiming to expand their portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

The British Film Institute (BFI) is tendering for a Learning and Management Training programme (internally known as Empower). This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime, in accordance with PA2023. The winning bidder will integrate our BFI Culture Drivers and Line Management Principles with off-the-shelf materials to deliver a four day programme of in-person training for line managers at an externally recognised level and standard (such as ILM Level 4) covering: - Leadership and operational effectiveness - Managing people and their wellbeing - Coaching and delegation skills in the line management relationship - Managing Teams and performance The awarded bidder will also be expected to; facilitate and support coordination of three action learning squads per cohort over three out-of-classroom learning meetings but aligned to the in-person training schedule and content, and offer a learner time commitment of five days of learning over a period of four months, which would include four days of in-person / online training and an additional half-day for all pre-course works (overall), and 3 x 1 hour action learning sets. This is anticipated to be completed over a two year rollout to 45 line managers in three cohorts per year, with a further two, one year optional years to be agreed at renewal point. This totals a four potential years to 2030. Each individual programme will take four months to complete. An intended programme delivery timeline has been provided within the ITT pack. Bidders must confirm within their bid that they are able to deliver within these intended pre-set timeframes. The BFI would also welcome bids from a consortium / partnership of multiple of providers under one tender application, if it would ensure a full coverage programme delivery. Please see ITT documentation for further details. To take part in this tender, please visit our website, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current , where you will need to register, if you haven't already, and express an interest in this opportunity to access the relevant documents. Please note expressions of interest will only be accepted via the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065258-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH FILM INSTITUTE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1T 1LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 14:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065258-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065258-2026
  10th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bfi/aspx/Tenders/Current
- https://www.bfi.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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